carman

[ kahr-muh n ]

/ ˈkɑr mən /

noun, plural car·men.

one of the crew of a streetcar or the like, as the motorman.

Nearby words

carlton table, carlyle, carlyle, thomas, carmagnole, carmaker, carman, carman, bliss, carmania, carmarthen, carmarthenshire, carme

Origin of carman

1570–80, in sense “person driving a cart”; car¹ + -man

Definition for carman (2 of 2)

Carman

[ kahr-muh n ]

/ ˈkɑr mən /

noun

(William) Bliss,1861–1929, Canadian poet and journalist in the U.S.

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Examples from the Web for carman

Dr. Blacklock informed me that he had often heard the tradition, that this air was composed by a carman in Glasgow.
The Complete Works of Robert Burns: Containing his Poems, Songs, and Correspondence.|Robert Burns and Allan Cunningham
The tree was at a convenient height, and Carman caught on and swung himself out; but the icy water chilled him to the bone.
The Lincoln Story Book|Henry L. Williams
In the midst of their consultation there came up an Irish carman, whistling as he walked beside his horse and car.
Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10)|Maria Edgeworth
This would also explain, as already suggested, why the festival was associated with the death of Tailtiu or of Carman.
The Religion of the Ancient Celts|J. A. MacCulloch

At last his walk brought him near Mr. Carman's store, and in passing, he was surprised at seeing a light within.
Tiger and Tom and Other Stories for Boys|Various

British Dictionary definitions for carman

carman

/ (ˈkɑːmən) /

noun plural -men

a man who drives a car or cart; carter

a man whose business is the transport of goods; haulier

US and Canadian a tram driver

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